OCEANIA Cruises has returned its ship Marina to service after an extensive refurbishment, which incudes all-new Penthouse suites and three new culinary venues.
The wellness-focused Aquamar Kitchen, an al fresco pizzaeria, and an all-day ice cream parlour are among the dining options added following Marina’s refurbishment (CW 22 Nov).
The ship’s 124 Penthouse suites have also been completely re-inspired, with custom-crafted furniture as well as new closets and cabinetry to increase guest storage space.
There are also new carpets and upholstery, updated modern lighting, and details such as more outlets and USB ports.
Each Penthouse suite has a sleek restyled bathroom, with distinctive Italian marble throughout, abundant drawer space, and oversized showers.
Favoured public spaces including Martinis, Horizons, The Grand Dining Room and Library have been elegantly updated with plush new carpets and refreshed upholstery, and specialty steakhouse Polo Grill boasts a fresh new look with new carpeting, stylish window treatments and sleek, pillowed-leather dining chairs.
“Marina is the first – the original – ship designed by foodies, built by foodies, for foodies,” President Frank Del Rio said.
“We are renowned for serving ‘The Finest Cuisine at Sea’, and this is not just a tagline, it is a mantra which we have built the business around,” he added.
“Food is the foundation of what we do on board each of our ships, and globally, in the destinations we visit.” MS